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VINOTH R

Chennai

Summary

Total 6.5 Years of Experience in Networking. Strong information technology professional skilled in Cisco, Aruba and SDWAN Networking, Troubleshooting, and Technical Support. During the years I have gathered knowledge about Network Operations and development, Maintenance NOC

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Network Specialist

HCL Tech Ltd
Chennai
08.2022 - Current

Global Project: NFI Industries, USA

  • Areas currently working on Velocloud SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN, and Aruba; Cisco Meraki switches; and AP's.
  • Managing SLA-based project operations spread across countries. Tool: ServiceNow.
  • Performing Velocloud SD-WAN, Aruba, and Cisco Meraki firmware upgrades.
  • Troubleshooting and isolating issues for Velocloud SD-WAN, Cisco SD-WAN.
  • Configuring and modifying network device profile through Aruba ClearPass portal.
  • Resolving issues related to LAN or WAN and network devices like Aruba, Meraki switches, SD-WAN routers, and AP devices.
  • Coordinating and supporting daily networking operations. Providing technical support to customers facing errors. Proactively working on-call support with client network issues.
  • Creating and modifying DHCP IP reservations in the Infoblox tool.
  • Analyzing and troubleshooting the Cisco Meraki APs using Cisco Meraki Dashboard.
  • Collaborating with various ISP teams (AT&T, GlobalGig, Spectrum, Starlink) to resolved their issues.
  • Monitoring all network device performance through SolarWinds Tool. Also, tracking Tunnel status between SD-WAN and Firewall by using Panorama.
  • Preparing and Sharing Network Devices backups and performance reports to Client in weekly meetup.
  • Basic troubleshooting in the firewall.

Network Engineer

NTT GLOBAL INDIA PRIVATE LTD
Bengalore
04.2021 - 08.2022

Global Project : As team we are working 22 different clients (India, America, Australia, Europe) countries.

  • Working as part of proactive team, using existing tools ITSM (Service Now), OMNI CHANNEL, CITRIX, APG Tool, CISCO Meraki to identify the issues on the network proactively
  • Configuration and troubleshooting of EIGRP, OSPF, ACL, BGP, and NAT.
  • Identifying the top talkers in real network topology and taking necessary steps. Troubleshooting Access Points through WLC
  • Chair Bridge calls for effective coordination, incident resolution, service restoration
  • Troubleshooting, ISP links, VLANs , interface and Networking device issues
  • Closely monitoring, tracking the on-going high severity incidents (Sev 1 &Sev 2).
  • Actively work with the DC team towards incident resolution.
  • Strong understanding of ITSM and client interaction in remote infrastructure management and DC operation.
  • Monitoring and updating Tickets(issues) through Incident management system based on ITIL Process
  • Proactive remote monitoring of clients' network devices 24x7 in NOC environment.
  • Preparing monthly client reports and generating utilization and net flow reports as per the requests.

Senior Executive

HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Chennai
10.2019 - 03.2021

Global Project : TELE2 ISP, EU

  • Responsible for monitoring and incident management, including detection and impact assessment.
  • Configure, monitor and trouble-shoot IP Cisco 10K),Chorus telecom OSPF Management network (2500+ Cisco routers)
  • Configured Inter-VLAN routing on Cisco 6500 series routers.
  • Responsible for traffic shifting and health status of routers and switches in periodic time intervals.
  • Working on Remedy Ticket to handle and troubleshoot customer issues within 1hr SLA.

Process Associate

PRODAPT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
Chennai
04.2018 - 09.2019

Global Project: Windstream ISP. USA

  • Role: Network Analyst, Process: Broadband Technical Assistance Center(BTAC)
  • Configure, monitor and trouble-shoot Chorus telecom OSPF Management network (2500+ Cisco routers)
  • Configuration of Cisco 7609 and 7606 routers with OSPF, and Cisco 6513 and 4500 Catalyst switches with various VLANs.
  • Network device troubleshooting, like DSLAM, router, and switch, isolated issue.
  • Interacting with technicians and ISP teams through Spark chat.
  • Performance and alarm monitoring using IBM NetCool.
  • Also working with Remedy watch tools for monitoring the network outages, as well as management.

Customer Care Executive

TATA BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
07.2016 - 04.2018

Project: TATA-Docomo, India

  • Experience in Telecommunication Domain in Customer Support Executive.
  • CRM,TIPPS
  • 2G and 3G network fault troubleshooting and monitoring.
  • Task Assigning, Reports Maintaining, and Sharing Knowledge with the Team.
  • Worked for client Tata Docomo, based out in Chennai, managed services.
  • Troubleshooting for the issue on 2G and 3G used customers.
  • Network device troubleshooting, like data card and mobile internet.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (EEE) -

VSA Group Of Institutions
Salem, Tamil Nadu
01.2016

HSC -

The Gugai Higher Secondary School
Salem, Tamil Nadu
01.2012

SSLC -

The Gugai Higher Secondary School
Salem, Tamil Nadu
01.2010

Skills

  • Routing Protocol Skills: RIP, EIGRP, OSPF and BGP
  • Switching Technologies: DHCP, VLAN, STP, VTP and Inter VLAN Routing
  • Troubleshooting & knowledge : WLC, Cisco Meraki, SD-WAN devices
  • Redundancy Protocols: VRRP, HSRP and GLBP
  • WAN Technologies: HDLC, PPP, Access List, Wireless Technologies, Leased Lines, MPLS
  • Networking Monitoring Tools: Solarwinds, IBM Netcool, BMC remedy and ITSM
  • Hands-on : Cisco Routers and SD-WAN, Velocloud SD-WAN and Aruba, Cisco Meraki switches and AP's
  • Clear understanding : Switching, Routing, SD-WAN and Firewall concepts

Personal Information

  • Father's Name: S. Raj
  • Date of Birth: 12/17/1994

Certification

  • Fortinet NSE1, NSE2, NSE3

Languages

Tamil
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2

Disclaimer

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Timeline

Network Specialist

HCL Tech Ltd
08.2022 - Current

Network Engineer

NTT GLOBAL INDIA PRIVATE LTD
04.2021 - 08.2022

Senior Executive

HEXAWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD
10.2019 - 03.2021

Process Associate

PRODAPT SOLUTIONS PVT LTD
04.2018 - 09.2019

Customer Care Executive

TATA BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES LTD
07.2016 - 04.2018

Bachelor of Engineering (EEE) -

VSA Group Of Institutions

HSC -

The Gugai Higher Secondary School

SSLC -

The Gugai Higher Secondary School
  • Fortinet NSE1, NSE2, NSE3
VINOTH R